Wife of Monroe businessman recants allegations of rape, kidnapping

2:43 PM,
Jul. 18, 2014

The wife of Dean Hart Jr. no longer believes that Hart raped or kidnapped her.

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Barbara Leader
Gannett Louisiana

Barbara Hart, wife of Dean Hart Jr., no longer believes that Hart raped or kidnapped her, according to a sworn statement she made to Hart's attorneys in June.

The statement and a letter suggesting the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office dismiss these charges before trial was received by The News-Star, and verified by Hart's attorney, Glenn Petersen, as authentic.

"My husband was under the influence of drugs which I did not know at the time and with that knowledge, I now view things differently." Barbara Hart told The News-Star Friday. ...